Cinnamon Roll Protein Pancakes

These Cinnamon Roll Protein Pancakes are sponsored by KING’S HAWAIIAN as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

These Cinnamon Roll Protein Pancakes taste just like a decadent cinnamon roll but without all the guilt… a perfect holiday (or any day) breakfast treat! And, of course, they go best when served with KING’S HAWAIIAN coffee!

Oh man… I’m already drooling! I could eat cinnamon rolls for breakfast every day of my life, but that’s probably not the healthiest way to go… a girl can dream though, right?

So the next best thing is a stack of these easy, healthy Cinnamon Roll Protein Pancakes complete with cinnamon swirl and a generous drizzle of maple syrup. Definitely lighter, but still EVERY bit as delicious! Just don’t forget the KING’S HAWAIIAN Coffee.

Have you guys tried KING’S HAWAIIAN Coffee? As the coffee lover that I am, it’s pretty much my favorite thing right now.

The warm climate along with the rich volcanic soil of the Hawaiian Islands create the ideal landscape for growing coffee beans. In fact, Hawaii has become one of the world’s leading producers of premium coffees. Each island and even each farm, grow coffees with unique and differentiated flavor notes.

KING’S HAWAIIAN offers six special coffee choices from five different areas across the islands. My personal favorite was the Kona Coffee. It’s a medium roast with a nutty, soft sweetness and hints of pear, lemon, and black tea. It comes from Hawaii’s most renowned growing region.

A great way to try out all of the lovely KING’S HAWAIIAN coffee flavors is to purchase the available gift-set containing a sample of five 100% Hawaiian coffees from the Single Origin line, each representing a different region of Hawaii and a unique and differentiated tasting experience. And what a great gift this set would make, for the coffee lover in your life!

I hope you all get a chance to give KING’S HAWAIIAN coffee and these Cinnamon Roll Protein Pancakes a try! I know you guys are bound to love both. The pancakes are perfectly sweet with just the right amount of cinnamon goodness. They’re also so easy to make and seriously SO delicious.

They would make the perfect breakfast for lazy weekends or special occasions (like the holidays!).

If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment and don’t forget to tag a photo #kimscravings on Instagram. Cheers and happy holidays, friends!

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4.8 from 5 votes

Nutrition Facts

Cinnamon Roll Protein Pancakes

Amount Per Serving (2 pancakes)

Calories 282Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Cholesterol 3mg1%

Sodium 92mg4%

Potassium 206mg6%

Total Carbohydrates 28g9%

Dietary Fiber 4g16%

Sugars 2g

Protein 34g68%

Vitamin A2%

Vitamin C2%

Calcium10%

Iron12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Servings:4pancakes

Cinnamon Roll Protein Pancakes

Prep Time:

10mins

Cook Time:

10mins

Total Time:

20mins

These Cinnamon Roll Protein Pancakes taste just like a decadent cinnamon roll but without all the guilt… a perfect holiday (or any day) breakfast treat!

1-2tablespoonswater (may need more to achieve desired consistency, cinnamon swirl should be thick, but also just thin enough to swirl on to pancake)

Instructions

Add all pancake ingredients into blender and blend until everything is evenly mixed. Spray a nonstick griddle or large skillet with nonstick spray and heat over medium heat. Pour batter onto heated griddle or pan into a small circle to make each pancake.

Meanwhile, prepare cinnamon swirl by mixing together ingredients for the cinnamon swirl in a small bowl. Mixture should be thick. Scoop the mixture into a small plastic bag. Snip the very end of the corner of baggie of cinnamon filling and squeeze the filling into the open corner.

Starting at the center of the pancake, squeeze the filling on top of the pancake batter in a swirl motion, moving to the outside of the pancake.

Cook the pancakes until small bubbles begin to form on top of the pancake and it's golden brown on the bottom. Gently but quickly flip it over and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until the other side is lightly golden brown. Place the pancakes on a plate, cinnamon side up!

Top pancakes with Greek yogurt mixed with equal parts low sugar maple syrup if desired for a 'glaze' or simply drizzle with pancake syrup!

Recipe Notes

I used stevia packet to sweeten both the pancakes and the cinnamon swirl. I also used the packets to calculate the nutritional information.

I love pancakes, so bonus points for that and for them being cinnamon roll flavored because I love those too! I never knew Kings Hawaiian sold coffee, I’ve always just associated them with Hawaiian Rolls!

I tried these this morning and my kids have been raving about them all day long they are begging me to make them again tomorrow. They are amazing!!! Quick and easy great for school days. Thank you so much!